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Formula One 2012: Brazilian Grand Prix

So, that was the 2012 Formula One season and it was a top notch edition. The Brazilian GP contained all the drama from the previous 18 races. Rain, crashes, wrong tire choices, overtaking, safety cars and a fight to the end for victory.
After 71 laps through debris and rain Jensen Button won the race, but the real attention was focussed on whether Sebastian Vettel or Fernando Alonso would be crowned Formula One 2012 World Champion. Vettel was in a better position in the championship and on the grid, but after only 3 corners he was pushed back to last place when Bruno Senna thought he was his famous uncle and crashed into Vettel's Red Bull. However, with some smart driving Vettel was back in contention and right on Alonso's tail by the middle of the race. In the end Alonso finished second behind Button, but Vettel's sixth place was enough to make him the youngest triple world champion ever.

Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel of Germany and his teammate Webber of Australia pose during a photo call at the Interlagos racetrack in preparation for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix F1 race, in Sao Paulo. PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS

Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel of Germany sits in his car before the start of the first free practice session of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS

Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain and Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany power their car during the third free practice session of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix at Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS

A flag in support of Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany is seen next to fans during the third free practice session of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix at Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo. NACHO DOCE/REUTERS

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after taking the pole position in the qualifying session of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix at Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo . RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS